SR1296 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Herman G. Bodewes of Springfield, who passed away on August 21, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Herman Bodewes, the son of Theodore and Meta (Rind) Bodewes, was born in Lemay, Missouri on July 25, 1937; he attended St. Libory Elementary School and graduated from Cathedral High School in Belleville in 1955; he married Carolyn Sue Brown in Farmersville on August 3, 1963; he earned his Juris Doctor from St. Louis University in 1964; and

WHEREAS, Herman Bodewes was a partner at the law firm of Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes for 58 years; he approached every case with the same unwavering dedication, regardless of the client's financial status or social standing or the nature of the case; throughout his prominent legal career, he received many awards from various organizations; and

WHEREAS, Herman Bodewes was an active, longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Parish; he was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed gardening, political campaigning, and traveling; his greatest joy was spending time with his family on his farm; and

WHEREAS, Herman Bodewes was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bernard Bodewes; and

WHEREAS, Herman Bodewes is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Bodewes; his daughters, Ann (Mike) Stephens, Christine Bodewes, and Karen (Kate Kent) Bodewes; his sons, Joe (Molly) Bodewes, Ted Bodewes, and Andrew (Nicole Livanos) Bodewes; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brother, Paul Bodewes; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Herman G. Bodewes and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Herman Bodewes as an expression of our deepest sympathy.